Should I schedule my annual wellness visit or screening with my provider?
Yes. All Goshen Physicians locations are now open and delaying care is not recommended. Your safety during your visit is your primary care provider’s top priority.

I understand the numbers in Elkhart County continue to rise. What has that meant to the hospital’s ability to handle cases?
Goshen Hospital has sufficient testing and COVID-19 beds available. By early February a response team was organized to lead the organization through the pandemic. This team coordinated everything from managing supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) to creating special temporary units at the hospital to provide enough beds to safely manage a surge in COVID-19 patients.

Meeting screening requirements:
Anyone coming into the hospital (or any other Goshen Health facility) will be screened for COVID-19: If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms – or if you have been in contact with someone who has the virus – you may not be permitted to enter.

Is it safe to come to the hospital if I have an emergency?
Yes. If you are having an emergency, it could be far worse for you to postpone seeking treatment. We have implemented precautions to minimize exposure for patients, staff and visitors. These include restricting visitors, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, social distancing and using personal protective equipment when warranted – all according to strict clinical guidelines.

Will I be able to have my test (lab, imaging, radiology, etc.) done at Goshen Hospital?
Yes. Please check with your healthcare provider to confirm the timing of your test. Please note that you will need to have an appointment. We’re not accepting walk-ins currently. You can call (574) 364-2405 to schedule your appointment directly.
What Goshen Health locations are temporarily closed?
Cardiac Rehabilitation at Goshen Heart & Vascular Center remains closed. Maple Corner Boutique and Gift Shoppe at Goshen Hospital is also closed.

May I visit someone in the hospital?
For everyone’s safety, visitors are not permitted in the hospital at this time. We understand it is very difficult for families and friends to be unable to provide in-person support to their hospitalized loved ones. We appreciate the community’s partnership and understanding during this unprecedented time.

These are the exceptions – in each case, the adult must be healthy and pass the screening:

Obstetrics/delivery – one adult allowed

Pediatrics – one adult allowed

End-of-life situations – up to two adults allowed

A further note on when a baby is born:
We are allowing one healthy adult visitor to accompany mothers for their entire stay, this includes labor and delivery.

Under what circumstances can I accompany someone to the hospital?
One healthy person is permitted to accompany a patient going to the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery or Outpatient Services. Furthermore, patients being admitted or discharged may also have one adult help them.

COVID-19 Overview

Explain what happens in the treatment of a patient with COVID-19.
Treatment for the virus is supportive, meaning we manage the patient’s symptoms. At this time, there is no treatment to decrease the complications or cure the disease.

I’m worried I may have been unknowingly exposed to someone who has COVID-19. Is there any information on the people who have tested positive for COVID-19?
We understand your concern. Local and state health officials work directly with positive patients to identify others who could have been exposed. If you have general questions about COVID-19, you can call the Indiana State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Call Center, toll-free number at (877) 826-0011 (available 24/7) or email epiresource@isdh.in.gov.

If I think or know I had COVID-19 and had symptoms, when is it safe for me to be around other people?
According to the CDC, you can be with others if you have gone at least 3 days without a fever, your symptoms have improved and it has been at least 10 days since your symptoms began.
You can also check with your healthcare provider if you want to have a test. As long as you have no fever and your symptoms have improved, you may be released to be around others after you’ve received two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.

If I have a doctor’s (or primary care provider’s) appointment coming up, should I assume it’s canceled?
No. Your provider will notify you of any changes. However, you are welcome to call them to confirm. Virtual visits are also available.

How do we get the medical supplies we need from Goshen Home Medical?
Goshen Home Medical reopened its showroom by appointment only. Appointments are necessary to help ensure social distancing. In addition, customers are asked to call upon arrival, wear a face mask and to attend their appointments alone, except for those who need to bring a caregiver. To schedule a shopping appointment, please call (574) 533-0626. Current store hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with 24-hour emergency delivery available.

How can I help?
If you would like to help, send an email to VolunteerMe@GoshenHealth.com and include the requested information. If you have supplies you would like to donate, let us know and we’ll provide you with further details.

Our team will respond directly and coordinate all details. We appreciate the outreach response so far – even the smallest things like cards and sidewalk messages brighten our day.

Finally, the greatest support you can provide us is to follow the CDC guidelines of handwashing, social distancing, wearing a mask and minimizing your exposure by staying home.

Discrimination is against the law. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate against, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.

Discrimination is against the law. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate against, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex.